Question

Which of the following rights is available under the Indian Constitution?
(This question has multiple correct answers)
A.Right to work
B.Right to adequate livelihood
C.Right to protect one’s culture
D.Right to privacy

Answer 1

Hint: Fundamental Rights are essential human rights guaranteed to all Indian citizens under Part III (Articles 12-35) of the Indian Constitution. If any of the Fundamental Rights are violated, the individual affected is entitled to move to the Supreme Court or High Court for protection and enforcement of their rights.

Complete Step by Step answer: Option A: Right to work is incorrect because although it is mentioned in Article 41 of Directive Principles of State Policy, it is not a fundamental right and thus the state can only direct its policy towards securing but cannot enforce it in case of violation.
Option B: Right to adequate livelihood is incorrect because it is mentioned in Article 39A of Directive Principles of State Policy, it is not a fundamental right and thus is not enforceable by any court.
Option C: Right to protect one’s culture is correct. According to Article 29 of the Indian Constitution that falls under the fundamental rights, every citizen has the right to conserve and protect their culture and language. There are no reasonable restrictions to this right which means that if any individual feels that his right is being violated or threatened by the State or any other individual/s, they can seek the remedy of the judiciary.
Option D: Right to Privacy is correct. It is one of the requisites under Article 21, Right to Life and Personal Liberty as declared by the Supreme Court in a landmark judgement of 2017.

Note: Do not confuse the Fundamental Rights with the Directive Principles of State Policy which are contained in Part IV of the Indian Constitution. Unlike the Fundamental Rights, the Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable and only act as guiding principles of governance of the country.